Class Description
“There's really no such thing as the 'voiceless'. There are only the deliberately silenced, or the preferably unheard.” ― Arundhati Roy, Sydney Peace Prize Lecture
“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It’s a sign of bravery.” ― Amy Chua, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Writing is empowering and influencing to many people who have something in common with your stories. In this class, we will focus on ways to craft transformation and empowerment that give a powerful voice to your characters. Each student will exercise writing a character and link them to a cultural/socio-political challenge. At the end of this workshop, you will have tools to write brave and compelling characters that are strengthened by the challenges in front of them. Bring it all! And come write with us.
Families welcome. Coffee and snacks provided. Teens are welcome to attend with an older relative. We will provide simple activities to keep young children occupied.
Who Should Register?
Write Down the Street has a special focus on making the creative writing workshop more accessible to those who have been underrepresented in it due to cost, racism, immigration status, language access, lack of access to transportation, and other barriers. We believe that these voices must be spotlighted with the range and fullness they deserve.
These programs are offered tuition-free thanks to the support of generous donors who are committed to our mission of ensuring all voices are heard.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.